Kaiyuan's New Breakthrough: World's First Waste Oil-based EPPE Bio-based Film Officially Released
2026-05-11
I. Bio-based Materials: Green Cornerstone of the Carbon Neutrality Era
Bio-based materials refer to products fully or partially processed from biomass resources. In the plastics industry, they replace fossil energy sources such as petroleum and natural gas with renewable biomass including sugarcane, corn and waste oil, reshaping the material value chain from the source.
"Bio-based materials serve not only as a core supportive tool for global carbon neutrality achievement, but also as green solutions that cater to modern consumers’ dual pursuit of healthy living and sustainable development." Compared with traditional plastics, bio-based materials absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis during the growth of raw materials, forming a natural carbon closed loop. They provide a viable decarbonization path for industries including daily necessities, packaging bags, outdoor supplies, baby products and medical equipment.
II. Bio-based vs Petroleum-based: A Green Revolution Starting from the Source
| Dimension | Bio-based Materials | Petroleum-based Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Material Source | Renewable biomass (waste oil, sugarcane, corn, etc.) | Non-renewable fossil resources (petroleum, natural gas, coal) |
| Carbon Emission | Raw materials absorb CO₂ during growth, reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by 60%-80% | Extraction and processing release massive CO₂, with a carbon footprint up to 3.5kg CO₂e/kg |
| Resource Sustainability | Waste recycling with no risk of resource depletion | Reliant on limited fossil resources, non-sustainable |
| Environmental Impact | Reduces waste oil pollution and avoids arable land occupation | Aggravates energy dependence and environmental pollution |
III. Global Policy Drive: Bio-based Materials Become a Strategic Priority
Under the framework of the Paris Agreement, countries worldwide have introduced intensive policies to phase out petroleum-based plastics:
EU: Enforced the Single-Use Plastics Directive and Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, mandating that all packaging contain at least 30% recyclable or bio-based components by 2030, with green subsidies offered for bio-based materials.
China: The 14th Five-Year Plan for Bioeconomy Development lists bio-based materials as a strategic emerging industry, upgrades the plastic restriction policy, and encourages R&D of non-food bio-based technologies.
United States: Launched the BioPreferred Program and Sustainable Materials Management Strategy, requiring federal government priority procurement of bio-based products and offering tax credits for bioplastic enterprises.
Japan: Released the Carbon Neutrality Green Growth Strategy, targeting an annual output of 2 million tons of bio-based plastics by 2030 to replace 20% of petroleum-based plastics.
IV. Kaiyuan’s Technological Innovation: Waste Oil Pioneers a New Non-food Bio-based Path
While mainstream bio-based plastics in the global market are predominantly produced via the sugarcane-to-ethanol-to-ethylene route, Kaiyuan’s newly launched EPPE bio-based film takes the lead in adopting waste cooking oil as the carbon source, creating a technical route with higher social and environmental benefits.
According to statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 20 to 30 million tons of waste oil (commonly known as gutter oil) are generated globally each year, mainly a mixture of animal and vegetable oil. Improper disposal will cause severe water and soil pollution. Adopting catalytic cracking and polymerization modification technologies, Kaiyuan converts waste oil into high-performance EPPE bio-based raw materials, achieving three major breakthroughs:
High-value Waste Upcycling: Transforms kitchen waste into packaging materials worth over 20,000 RMB per ton, eliminating the risk of waste oil re-entering the food chain;
No Arable Land Competition: Completely independent of food crops, avoiding the ethical dilemma of competing with humans for food and farmland;
Multiplied Carbon Reduction: The carbon footprint of waste oil-based raw materials is only 1/3 of sugarcane-based materials and 1/5 of petroleum-based materials, enabling synergistic disposal of urban organic waste.
Notably, waste oil-based materials have been successfully verified in the aviation industry, providing authoritative endorsement for material performance and safety.
V. EPPE Bio-based Film: Superior Performance and Verifiable Traceability
1. Full Physical Performance Substitution
Seamless Switching: Directly replaces existing LDPE/LLDPE films without equipment renovation, cutting switching costs by 90%;
Customizable Hand Feel: Consistent haze, gloss and friction coefficient with petroleum-based films, supporting personalized customization of color and touch;
Strong Processing Adaptability: Fully compatible with traditional film processing parameters including film blowing, casting, printing and heat sealing;
Enhanced Strength: Tensile strength increased by 15%-20% and tear strength improved by 25%, effectively extending product service life and reducing material consumption.
2. Leading Global Chemical Compliance
The product has obtained multiple global certifications, including EU EU10-2011 food contact material regulation, REACH, EN71-3 toy safety standard, RoHS Directive, and U.S. FDA 21 CFR 177.1520. 100% free of BPA, PVC and phthalates, it can be safely applied to food packaging, infant products and medical scenarios.
3. Authoritative ISCC International Traceability Certification
The EPPE bio-based film is certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system. By directly detecting the bio-based carbon-14 content in finished products, ISCC accurately quantifies the bio-based proportion, ensuring full supply chain traceability and verifiable data.
4. Market Acceptance and Brand Value
Market research shows that products with ISCC bio-based certification achieve a consumer acceptance rate of 78% and a 30% increase in premium willingness. Closely linked to eco-friendliness, health and safety, Kaiyuan’s EPPE bio-based film has attracted cooperation inquiries from multiple international FMCG, beauty and e-commerce platforms, serving as a core carrier for enterprises to implement ESG strategies.
The mass production of Kaiyuan’s EPPE bio-based film delivers a Chinese solution for global plastic pollution control. Kaiyuan’s technical director stated, “Our goal is not to create another type of plastic, but to drive plastics back into the earth’s ecological cycle through innovation.” With the comprehensive promotion of EPPE bio-based films, a transformation from waste gutter oil to green packaging is reshaping the future of the industry.